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- Page 1 82V BRUSHLESS POLE SAW GS 100 Owner’s Manual TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-855-470-4267 www.greenworkstools.com/82v-Commercial/ Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Contents ..........................2 ......................2 Important Safety Instructions ....................3 Symbols ..........................9 Know Your Pole Saw ......................11 Assembly .......................... 12 Operation ..........................15 Maintenance........................... 20 Environmentally Safe Battery Disposal..................27 Troubleshooting........................28 Limited Warranty........................30 Exploded View ........................31 Part List ..........................32 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 82V BRUSHLESS POLESAW Type .................... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS W A R N I N G Read and understand all instructions before using this product. failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury. When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following: WORK AREA SAFETY •... - Page 4 IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS BATTERY USE AND CARE • Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting battery pack. • Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. •...
- Page 5 IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS • Use Safety Glasses. Always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty. • Use Right Appliance. Do not use appliance for any job except that for which it is intended. • Don’t grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the appliance.
- Page 6 IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS • Do not operate near electrical power lines. The unit has not been designed to provide protection from electric shock in the event of contact with overhead electric lines. Consult local regulations for safe distances from overhead electric power lines and ensure that the operating position is safe and secure before operating the saw chain pole pruner.
- Page 7 IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS • Always use head protection when operating the pole saw overhead. falling debris can result in serious personal injury. • DANGER - Keep hands away from blades. • When using in direct sunshine, keep out of water and don’t exposure to rain. •...
- Page 8 IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS W A R N I N G (PROPOSITION 65) Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: •...
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Page 9: Symbols
SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOLS DESIGNATION EXPLANATION Voltage. Volts Amperes Current. - Page 10 SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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Page 11: Know Your Pole Saw
KNOW YOUR POLE SAW Read this operator's manual and safety rules before operating your polesaw. Compare the illustration in figure 1 to your polesaw in order to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Polesaw Extension Pole Scabbard... -
Page 12: Assembly
• If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-855-470-4267 for assistance. PACKING LIST PART NAME FIGURE Power Head Pole Extension Pole Handle Pole Wrench Scabbard 82V BURSHLESS POLE SAW GS 100 Operator’s manual Owner’s Manual TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-855-470-4267 www.greenworkstools.com/82v-Commercial/ Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool. - Page 13 ASSEMBLY W A R N I N G If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Using a product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury. W A R N I N G Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this product.
- Page 14 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION Powerhead Pole Extension Pole Handle Pole Fig.4 W A R N I N G Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. W A R N I N G Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools.
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Page 15: Operation
OPERATION ADDING BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICANT Use GREENWORKS Bar and Chain Lubricant. It is designed for chains and chain oilers, and is formulated to perform over a wide temperature range with no dilution required. NOTE: Pole saw comes from the factory with no bar and chain oil added. Level should also be checked after every 30 minutes of use and refilled as needed. - Page 16 OPERATION BATTERY PACK (See Figure 6) I M P O R T A N T The battery pack is not charged when it is purchased. Before using the pole saw for the first time, place the battery pack in the battery charger and charge it fully. Be sure to read all safety precautions, and follow the instructions in the section entitled Charging Procedure.
- Page 17 OPERATION W A R N I N G Follow these instructions in order to avoid injury and to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire: • Replace the battery pack or the charger immediately if the battery case or charger cord is damaged.
- Page 18 OPERATION PREPARATION FOR CUTTING (See Figure 8-9) • Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection. • Maintain a proper grip on the unit whenever the motor is running. Use your right hand to firmly grip the rear handle while your left hand has a firm grip on the pole shaft. •...
- Page 19 OPERATION LIMBING AND PRUNING This unit is designed for trimming small branches and limbs up to 6 in. (15.2 cm) in diameter. for best results, observe the following precautions: • Plan the cut carefully. Be aware of the direction in which the branch will fall. •...
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Page 20: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE W A R N I N G When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. W A R N I N G Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. - Page 21 MAINTENANCE CHAIN TENSION • Stop the motor and remove the battery before setting the chain tension. Turn the bar cover knob counterclockwise to loosen the bar cover but do not remove the bar cover. Turn the chain tensioning screw clockwise to tension chain. Turn the guide bar knob clockwise to tighten.
- Page 22 MAINTENANCE ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION W A R N I N G Never touch or adjust the chain while the motor is running. The saw chain is very sharp. Always wear protective gloves when performing maintenance on the chain. • Unscrew the lock knob.
- Page 23 MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE BAR AND CHAIN • Remove the lock knob and chain cover. • The bar contains a bar stud slot that fits over the bar stud. The bar also contains a chain tensioning pin hole that fits over the chain tensioning pin. •...
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Page 24: Chain Oiler
MAINTENANCE CHAIN OILER • Use a lubricant that is designed for chains and chain oilers and is formulated to perform over a wide temperature range with no dilution required. • Remove the cap and carefully pour approximately 2 oz (57 g) of bar and chain lubricant into the bar lube reservoir. - Page 25 MAINTENANCE CHAIN MAINTENANCE for smooth and fast cutting, the chain needs to be maintained properly. The following conditions indicate that the chain requires sharpening: • Wood chips are small and powdery. • Chain must be forced through the wood during cutting. •...
- Page 26 MAINTENANCE HOW TO SHARPEN THE CUTTERS Be careful to file all cutters to the specified angles and to the same length, as fast cutting can be obtained only when all cutters are uniform. • Tighten the chain tension enough that the chain does not wobble. Do all of your filing at the midpoint of the bar.
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Page 27: Environmentally Safe Battery Disposal
ENVIRONMENTALLY SAfE BATTERY DISPOSAL The batteries used in this polesaw’s battery pack contain the following toxic and corrosive material: LITHIUM-ION, a toxic material. W A R N I N G Toxic materials must be disposed of in a specific manner in order to prevent contamination of the environment. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Polesaw fails to The poles are not assembled Reassemble the poles according to the switch correctly. instructions. No electrical contact between the To secure the battery, make sure the latches polesaw and battery. on the battery compartment snap into place. The battery pack is depleted. - Page 29 – 2 years from the date of purchase (non transferable) 1 Year Limited Battery Warranty Coverage: – Greenworks Commercial Battery Packs (GL 200, GL 250, GL 300, GL 400, GL 500, GL 900) – 1 year from the date of purchase (non transferable) 60 Day Limited Wearable Parts Warranty Coverage: –...
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Page 30: Limited Warranty
Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the purchaser. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to pay transportation charges for any part submitted for replacement under this warranty unless such return is requested in writing by GREENWORKS. -
Page 31: Exploded View
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Page 32: Part List
Pole Head Assembly 311051734B Oil Cap Assembly 311031892 Bar and Chain Assembly 33304590 Distance Sleeve 339001726 Sprocket 32209590 C-Clip 34114155-1 Scabbard Greenworks Tools PO Box 1238 Mooresville, NC 28115 TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-855-470-4267 Rev: 01 (02-10-17) Printed in China on 100% Recycled Paper...